NDT Inspector

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Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Why Timken:

Advancement: We are a team that will train you and offer you a unique and challenging aerospace career with internal advancement opportunities.
Innovative Impact: Challenge yourself daily to seek out innovative ways to make a meaningful impact for the company, our customers, and the community.
Reputable Employer: America's Most Responsible Companies, Newsweek;
World's Most Ethical Companies, The Ethisphere Institute.
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive health and wealth benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), life, AD&D, short & long-term disability, group legal, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, paid time off, and employee assistance.

Core Function:

The primary responsibility of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector is to test bearing components for defects that could potentially cause a bearing to fail during operation. Tests are performed on both in-process and finished components and utilize various non-destructive techniques such as eddy current inspection, fluorescent penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, and surface temper etch inspection.

• Perform testing and analysis of various chemical solutions used in NDT.
• Calibrate and maintain calibration logs for NDT equipment.
• Interpret router and engineering print instructions as well as interpret and adhere to NDT specification requirements.
  Pull shop orders from designated staging areas and prep components for inspection (i.e. visually inspect, verify quantity, de-magnetize, clean, etc.).
• Perform non-destructive tests on bearing components per internal NDT specifications/technique sheets as well as develop technique sheets when necessary.
• Evaluate components per specified acceptance criteria.
• Post-Clean/De-Magnetize/Lubricate components and move to designated outgoing material areas.
• Responsible for training and assisting in methods rated.
• Record all results of tests and evaluation of components in logs and on routers.

General Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Basic mathematical and mechanical skills are required.
• Level II certification achieved by meeting the minimum requirements set forth in IP 250.
• Strong attention to detail along with the ability to multi-task and coordinate work activities to be efficient and productive is required.
• Strong ability to follow written and prescribed work instructions/procedures and tasks.
• Strong ability to read and interpret specifications, acceptance criteria, and engineering drawings.

Physical Requirements:

• Use of hands, legs, both near/far vision, and hearing test.
• Color perception with ability to distinguish and differentiate between the colors used in the method for which the certification is sought.
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Requires extensive periods of walking and prolonged periods of standing.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.
Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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